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Residence, location and source scope

Different documents may refer to residence, physical location or the territory in which a service is regulated. Preserve the term each document actually uses. Substituting one for another can change the meaning of a policy or official statement.

A practical checklist

  1. Copy the relevant term accurately.
  2. Record how the source defines it.
  3. Mark unclear distinctions as open questions.

Putting it in context

A document that refers to residents should not be summarised as referring to every visitor physically present in the country. The source's own wording matters.

Keep in mind

This guide does not interpret eligibility rules for any individual.

References & further reading

The checklist and examples are original editorial guidance. External links provide background within their stated scope; they do not validate an individual operator or case.

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